The Star stage play script about the first Christmas for 9 actors

A young lamb’s faith in a shining star teaches the true meaning of hope, courage, and sacrifice.

In a stable in Ancient Greece, a young lamb named Snowy admires a bright star in the sky, seeing it as a symbol of hope. Her friend Peter shares her wonder, but the bully Jud mocks her, and the arrogant Elder dismisses her faith. When a messenger announces that a white lamb must be sacrificed to stop a plague, everyone realizes Snowy is the chosen one. Despite Peter’s protests, Snowy bravely accepts her fate, showing kindness and courage until the end. The play highlights themes of faith, sacrifice, and staying true to what you believe in, while lighthearted characters like Mouse and Rabbit add humor.

Title: The Star
Author: D. M. Larson
Genre / Style: Children’s play / allegorical / fable-style drama with animal characters, with Christian / Christmas overtones.

Cast & Characters

• Mouse — The storyteller of the play; somewhat witty, dry humor, serves as narrator. Not part of the stable story except to tell it.
• Rabbit — Mouse’s friend; enthusiastic, comedic relief; often interrupts or reacts to Mouse.
• Snowy — A young female lamb with snow-white wool; kind, wise beyond years; central protagonist.
• Peter — Snowy’s best friend; a male lamb; shares her admiration for the Star and supports her.
• Jud — The “black lamb”, a bully; disliked by the others; makes trouble and spreads distrust.
• Elder — An old bull; pompous, confident in his own wisdom; strongly opposes the idea of worshipping a single star or god.
• Wise One — An old goat; truly wise, less concerned with prestige; helps Snowy when she’s under pressure.
• Messenger — A dog who brings news from the city; dramatic; bearer of bad news (about plague etc.)
• Sister (of Messenger) — Brings good news; calmer and contrasting presence. (Less central.)

Setting

• A stable in Ancient Greece.
• Time: around Christmas (or the conceit of a Christmas fable) — there's a background premise of remembering the true meaning of Christmas.

Plot (Major Events)

1. Introduction
   • Mouse introduces the story, sets tone, explains the animals, the stable, etc.; Rabbit chimes in comically.
   • Snowy is born, loved, described as kind and wise; her pure white coat is emphasized.
2. Snowy & the Star
   • Snowy and Peter gaze at a bright star in the sky; Snowy is comforted by it, longing, feeling it promises something. Peter is curious, a bit skeptical.
   • Snowy shares with Peter and others how the star holds special meaning for each.
3. Conflict / Accusation
   • Jud (the bully) mocks the idea of the star, stirs trouble, spreads rumor that Snowy is using magic or that she’s making others worship the star. Elder is offended by the idea, believes worship of a star is wrong.
   • A messenger arrives with dire news: plague in the human world, oracle demands the sacrifice of “a lamb with snow-white wool.” All realize that Snowy matches that description.
4. Snowy’s Choice
   • Snowy is called for sacrifice by humans. The stable animals try to protect her; Peter tries to stop it.
   • Snowy accepts her fate: she realizes she must go, even though loyal friends object. She leaves.
5. Resolution / Themes
   • Wise One comforts Snowy, suggesting that the star and her faith/promise will come “sooner than you think.”
   • In the end, Snowy gives a gift to the Wise One (an apple), showing gratitude; even in sacrifice, there is meaning.

Themes & Meaning

• Faith / Hope: The star is symbolic of hope, something beyond daily struggles. It represents something to believe in, to look forward to.
• Sacrifice: Snowy is asked to give herself up for what is demanded by the gods/oracle. She does not protest, which suggests purity, courage, self-lessness.
• Kindness / Compassion vs. Judgment & Bullying: Jud is the antagonist who mocks, accuses, tries to manipulate; Snowy remains compassionate. The contrast shows how kindness and integrity matter.
• Identity / Calling: Snowy’s identity (her white wool, her name, her nature) is central. Despite pressure from others to renounce what she holds dear, she stays true.
• True Meaning of Christmas / Spiritual Allegory: While the play is animal-based and fable-like, there’s a clear Christian allegory: Snowy equals the lamb, the star equals guiding hope, sacrifice, etc. The overt dedication “not forgetting what Christmas is really all about.”

What Works & Dramatic Strengths

• Simple but strong moral arcs; clear characters.
• Animal characters allow for symbolism, distance, and universal connection.
• Interspersed humor (Mouse, Rabbit) balances the heavier parts (accusations, sacrifice).
• Good for younger actors / audiences: accessible, emotive, with visual/stage possibilities (costumes, star, stable).
• Strong emotional beats: jealousy, fear, peer pressure, sacrifice, forgiveness.